Publisher's Synopsis
At a time when computers are more widespread than ever, intelligent interactive systems have become a necessity. The term multimedia systems refers to the coordinated storage, processing, transmission and retrieval of multiple forms of information, such as audio, image, video, animation, graphics and text. The growth of multimedia services has been exponential, as technological progress keeps up with the consumers need for content. The solution of one fits all is no longer appropriate for the wide ranges of users with various backgrounds and needs, so one important goal of many intelligent interactive systems is dynamic